BRICS Nations Strengthen Strategic Ties and Showcase Economic and Scientific Advancements
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Russia as China’s top European trade partner, with bilateral trade reaching $250 billion. Speaking at a press conference in Gostiny Dvor, Putin emphasized the steady expansion of Moscow-Beijing relations across advanced industries, science, education, and space exploration.
In Africa, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership during talks in Addis Ababa. The leaders signed multiple agreements, including doubling scholarships for Ethiopian students.
Egypt’s space agency successfully launched the SPNeX satellite, a fully domestically developed spacecraft tasked with studying Earth’s ionosphere. Meanwhile, South Africa’s food service sector recorded an 8.4% year-on-year revenue growth in October 2025, signaling continued economic recovery.
China’s AI industry is projected to exceed $140 billion in value this year, fueled by rapid technological advancements and policy support. Indian researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology developed an innovative nanoparticle-based treatment, offering new hope for Alzheimer’s patients.
Brazil launched a national program to enhance archaeological heritage protection, focusing on the Serra da Capivara region. Indonesia identified 15 priority tourism markets for 2025-2026 to boost visitor numbers and spending.
Iran proposed a shared laboratory network among BRICS members to deepen scientific collaboration. The UAE concluded its participation in the Youth Parapan Asian Games in Dubai with 23 medals, showcasing Asia’s growing para-athlete talent.
